Cricket - Australia Nets - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 2, 2019 Australia head coach Justin Langer during nets Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
(Reuters) - Australia coach Justin Langer has sought to inspire his team with the tale of boxer Muhammad Ali and his stolen bike to put the Headingley setback behind them and seize back the "stolen" Ashes at Old Trafford.
Holders Australia came within one wicket of retaining the Ashes at Headingley but an unbeaten century by Ben Stokes and a string of fielding mishaps delivered England a nerve-jangling victory and levelled the series at 1-1.
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